15 So after a stop for a sandwich and a pint in the Isle we went on to see St Ninian's Chapel. In the picture above we are looking out towards the white tower, and St Ninian's Chapel is just to Allan's left as he reads the information board - the contents of which is shown in the second picture.
The third picture shows the information board close by St Ninian's Chapel. The text says:
This chapel was probably built about 1300 and replaced an earlier, narrower one on the site. It stands within a perimeter wall, as did so many early Christian churches. The wall probably enclosed a house for a priest as well as a burial ground. The chapel was probably provided for the community at the port of Whithorn and for pilgrims travelling to the shrine of St Ninian.The pilgrims landed in the safe harbour below here and walked to Whithorn inland, stopping first to give thanks for their safe arrival. It is difficult for us today to appreciate the impact the early Church had on every aspect of human life. The great hardships suffered by those pilgrims who gave up home and safety to travel over land and sea to follow their chosen saint, are an example of an intensely God-fearing people.